Mental Health & Autism Specialist

Job title:

Mental Health & Autism Specialist

Company

Protocol Education

Job description

Mental Health and Autism Specialist Teaching AssistantProtocol Education are currently looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant to work in a Secondary School in South Gloucestershire, Bristol. The school have a number of students with Autism and SEMH and so will require 1:1 support to assist with settling them into the school, support with their learning, as well as socially and emotionally.The school is modern with excellent facilities, as well as a large car park and has a bus stop directly outside the school for those reliant on public transport. This role is full time to start asap, the school welcome part-time applicants for a job share.If you have experience working with people with Autism, whether it be within an educational or care setting, we encourage you to apply today.Start date: Monday 24th FebruaryLocation: South Gloucestershire, BristolHours: 8.30am-3.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time onlyThe successful applicant will:

• Deal with situations calmly and sensitively
• Be creative and ‘think outside of the box’ in their approach to supporting pupils with additional needs
• Have strong abilities to develop strong and trusting relationships
• Be a team player and able to work closely with other staff members and third parties
• Care deeply about pupils academic, emotional, and personal development and have empathy for their individual circumstances
• Have a supportive and encouraging attitude, to inspire trust and to motivate students
• Be able to use their initiative in meeting the needs of the student, depending on their individual communication, and learning skills
• Have a proven track record of working with young people or vulnerable adults, either on a paid or voluntary basis
• Have basic IT skills/ understanding

The school:

• Regular staff recognition awards
• Induction and training
• Staff teams with a real ‘family’ feel
• Easy access to public transport links and car parking
• A beautiful premisis and building that you will want to work in each day
• Well-being sessions
• Support with public transport costs

In addition, Protocol Education can offer:

• Competitive rates of pay
• FREE continued professional development training (CPD) including Team Teach
• Ongoing honest, friendly, and professional support from our dedicated team of expert consultants with over 31 years combined!
• A £50 bonus if you introduce someone new to Protocol Education, as a thank you

If this is an opportunity that excites you, we strongly encourage you to Apply Now!

Expected salary

Location

Bristol

Job date

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 23:09:53 GMT

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